Metia Carroll

Margaret Orr, a chief meteorologist for WDSU, had an illustrious 45-year career at the station. Throughout her time at WDSU, she became an iconic figure in New Orleans due to her involvement in various community events and activities. She played a significant role in major weather events covering hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, droughts, fog among others. Margaret Orr is known for her dedication to keeping the public informed and safe during severe weather conditions. In addition to her professional achievements, she also managed to balance her personal life raising three children while studying meteorology full-time.

Biography:  https://www.wdsu.com/article/margaret-orrs-final-farewell-wdsu-new-orleans/60346573

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

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  • Margaret Orr's farewell is covered with a positive and respectful tone.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • The author is a reporter for WDSU. The article does not mention any conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

95%

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  • Suspect held off police and fired shots, wounding three officers in Kenner, LA.
  • Three Kenner Police officers were shot.
  • Three police officers were wounded during the standoff.

Deceptions

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